2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Saleen |
Model | XLR | S7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2692 mm |